Constellation
Southern Cross Constellation
[/caption]For the lucky residents of the Southern Hemisphere, or those fortunate enough to enjoy a vacation in Hawaii or Cancun,…
A Conversation with Apollo’s Jim Lovell, part 1: NASA’s Future
[/caption] Springfield, Illinois is a quiet, historic town that clings fervently to its association with Abraham Lincoln. If you want…
Obama Compromises, Brings Back Orion Capsule; Allows for Heavy Lift Sooner
[/caption] In what could be considered a compromise in his proposed budget for NASA, President Obama is reviving the Orion…
Astronaut Explains Why We Should Return to the Moon
[/caption] The debate on why humans should or should not return to the Moon has been ongoing for years. Two…
NASA Budget Details: Constellation Cancelled, But Where To Next?
We've lost the Moon. But have we gained the solar system while boosting commercial space ventures? "The President’s Budget cancels…
NASA May Drop Ares I-Y Test Flight
[/caption] Just one week after the first test flight test of the Ares I-X rocket, NASA says it may decide…
What’s Next for the Ares Rocket?
[/caption] After Wednesday's picture perfect launch of the Ares I-X test rocket -- which revealed no real showstoppers or issues…
Ares I-X Test Flight is Go For Oct. 27 (Video)
Following a flight test readiness review, NASA has given the 'all systems go' for the Ares I-X maiden test flight…
NASA Administrator Orders Study of Heavy Lift Alternatives
[/caption] NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden has asked for an evaluation of alternative heavy lift rockets, including DIRECT’s Jupiter launch vehicle.…
Ares I-X at the Launchpad
[/caption] "The Stick" made it out to launchpad 39B without falling over. I have to admit, NASA's new rocket looked…